April 2024 - Salesian Province of Dimapur (IND)

V SUNDAY OF EASTER: 28 April 2024

27/04/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

REMAIN IN MEActs 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 A few days ago, our gardener was trimming the plants. There was something noticeable about the trimmed parts on the ground. Within minutes these started wilting and soon died.Now one might say: “Duh! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that! Obviously, a branch/twig cannot live apart from the plant.”True! But seeing the wilted and dying twigs drilled home this truth. Jesus uses this fact of nature as a metaphor for Christianity. In his farewell discourse in John’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples: “I am the vine, you are the

DBS Tuli stands as a Rank Holder in the NBSE HSLC Results 2024

27/04/2024 IND SDB Nagaland, Results, Tuli DB

Dear Fathers & Brothers! Because of Your Life of Dedication, Hard Work & Sacrifices, today DBS: Tuli stands as a Rank Holder in the NBSE HSLC Results 2024! Together with the Teachers & Students, we (Fr.Avay & me) would like to thank You all. May Your Blessings & Prayers continue to transform the lives of people, especially the Youth.

IV SUNDAY OF EASTER: 21 April 2024

20/04/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

FROM OBLIGATION TO LOVING COMMITMENTActs 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 A missionary society wrote to David Livingstone and asked: “Have you found a good road to where you are? If so, we want to know how to send some men to join you.” Livingstone replied: “If you have men who will come only if they know there is a good road, I don’t want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” There is a big difference between those who seek the easy path and those who act out of love and commitment.

Creative Ministry Award Presented to Innovative Bible App Called “BibleOn”

15/04/2024 IND SDB Church, News, Publication

April 12, 2024 – The Commission for Bible under the Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) held a significant event under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr. Antonysamy Peter Abir, Bishop of Sultanpet and Chairman of CCBI Commission for Bible. The “Creative Ministry Award” was bestowed upon the mobile application “BibleOn,” formerly known as “The Holy Bible in Tongues” in a ceremony held at NBCLC, Bengaluru. The award, which recognizes innovative approaches to ministry, was given to the app for its unique contribution to making the scriptures accessible in a digital format. Fr Yesu Karunanidhi, the Executive Secretary

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14/04/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

III SUNDAY OF EASTER: 14 April 2024

13/04/2024 IND SDB Scripture Reflection

REPENT AND START AGAINActs 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 Frederick Charrington, the Charrington Brewery owner, was walking down a street. Suddenly the door of a pub flew open. A man staggered out with a woman clinging to him and pleading: “The children haven’t eaten in two days! I’ve not eaten in a week! Please come home! Or… just give me a few coins so I can buy…” Her pleas were cut off as the man struck her.As Charrington leaped forward to help her, he noticed a lighted sign on the pub: “Drink Charrington Ale.” He was stunned. He